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When President Trump signed off on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, it was hailed by many economic and policy experts as the biggest “win” of his administration to date.

What specific impact do they have on the manufacturing community?  How about for your OWN bottom line?

On this edition of The Raja Show, Raja takes an in-depth look at The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and he is joined by a pair of business leaders who will help him break down what these cuts really mean.

First, he talks with Dave Wilke of Wilke and Associates CPA about the many changes that have come about as a result of this legislation when it comes to tax planning, business planning, retirement and estate planning, many of which affect individuals at all income levels.  From changes in tax rates and brackets to estate taxes to investments, the ramifications from this act are far-ranging for YOUR financial situation.

Next, Raja talks with David Taylor, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association about what the cuts mean for businesses, both large and small, as well as the manufacturing sector.  Since the cuts were announced, many companies have been front and center with their own plans with regard to job creation, upgrades in manufacturing facilities, and general boosts in infrastructure.  Will these improvements sustain?  What more is left to come?  Dave answers these and more questions on this episode.

Hear it here.

On Saturday, September 1,  “The Raja Show” returned to the airwaves, bringing more of the great discussion on business, education and leadership that have served the region for years, and continuing the commitment to present the most insightful, topical, and thought-provoking discussion with the foremost leaders in the region, and the country.

And when it comes to serving the Western Pennsylvania region, few, if any, have the pedigree in doing just that as Raja’s inaugural guest this Saturday, Bob Brooks.  From his role as longtime CFO of Westinghouse Air Brake Technological Company (Wabtec), to his 26-year term of service in the town of Murrysville, first as Councilman, then as Mayor (for which he was named Pennsylvania’s “Mayor of the Year” in 2015) to his critical role as part of the ownership group that kept both the Penguins and Pirates in town, Bob, much like Raja, has seen the potential for the region, and has worked exhaustively to help see that potential through to fruition.

On this episode, Bob talks with Raja about his story, expresses the importance of keeping young people involved and engaged in the infrastructure in a city, and reveals the things that Pittsburgh needs to do to ensure that it remains viable for generations to come.

Episode 145